Alexandra Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Alexandra Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT2 6SE |
| Phone | 02085467176 |
| Reference Number | 102578 |
Alexandra Primary School has shown impressive growth, moving from a previous inspection grade of Requires Improvement to an Outstanding evaluation. The school is highly regarded by pupils and parents alike, who appreciate the supportive staff and the school's high behavioral expectations. Pupils thrive in a caring environment where their voices are heard and a broad range of extracurricular activities are available. This first routine inspection post-pandemic highlights the school’s commitment to quality education and personal development, reflecting a significant turnaround amidst the challenges of recent years.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.26%
Girls: 51.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 36 | 59 |
| 2 | 24 | 34 | 58 |
| 3 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 4 | 32 | 31 | 63 |
| 5 | 24 | 36 | 60 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.9% |
| White, Other | 20.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Asian | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Sep 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 01 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, happy, and proud of their school.
- The curriculum is aspirational and taught confidently by well-trained staff.
- Pupils exhibit exceptional behavior and attitudes toward learning.
- Reading is prioritized, with effective phonics instruction and support for all readers.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Leaders are reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 84 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 72 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill
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0.06 miles |
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Park Hill School
8 Queen's Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7SH |
0.15 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Primary School
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0.39 miles |
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St Agatha's Catholic Primary School
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0.42 miles |
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Latchmere School
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0.47 miles |
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Educare Small School
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0.53 miles |
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Holy Cross Preparatory School
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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0.67 miles |
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Fern Hill Primary School
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Rokeby School
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Coombe Hill Infant School
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1.03 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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Spring School
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0.7 miles |
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The Kingston Academy
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Marymount International School
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1.17 miles |
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The German School
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